Akira Toriyama, the influential creator of the “Dragon Ball” manga and anime franchise, has died at the age of 68, it was announced Friday. The franchise's official website states that Toriyama died on March 1 due to a blood clot in his brain. A funeral service was held with members of Toriyama's immediate family. Dates … Read more
Debra Byrd, who had a long and varied musical career, mostly behind the scenes, died Tuesday (March 5) in Los Angeles. She was 72 years old. No cause of death was given. Career highlights include a top 30 on the Billboard Hot 100; singing behind stars like Barry Manilow, Bob Dylan And Mary J. Blige; … Read more
Marc Dodsonwhose unique vocal characterizations propelled the creatures in the films Star Wars: Return of the Jedi And Gremlinsdied at age 64. His daughter told TMZ that he died while in Evansville, Indiana, attending Horror Con. He checked into a hotel and suffered a “massive heart attack” in his sleep, she said. Dodson was the … Read more